Medical Scribe (PRN) - Dermatology

Washington University

St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY)

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a medical scribe to document physician encounters in paper or electronic medical records. You will capture patient history, exams, diagnostics, treatments and prescriptions, ensuring accurate charting and timely updates.

The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to draft clear narrative notes. A high school diploma is required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years)
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Skills: Not Applicable
Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical terminology and experience/knowledge working with electronic medical records.
Demonstrates effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact with physicians, healthcare providers/workers and patients.
Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically-correct English.
Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Responsibilities

Fulfills the primary administrative support and non-clinical functions of a busy physician by scribing medical data into a paper or electronic medical record system.
Documents the events and decision-making accurately in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting.
Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications.
Charts patient encounters accurately and timely, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions.

Skills

Anatomy

Editing English

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Interpersonal Communication

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Proofreading

Spelling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Position Summary

Position performs scribe duties for physician clinical service documenting (on behalf of the physician) everything said during the course of the service.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Fulfills the primary administrative support and non-clinical functions of a busy physician by scribing medical data into a paper or electronic medical record system. Documents the events and decision-making accurately in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting. Scribes also complete clerical activities necessary to assist with processing of physician orders for tests and medications. Charts patient encounters accurately and timely, including but not limited to patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, lab and test results, consultations with other providers, emergency department treatment course, diagnoses, discharge instructions and prescriptions.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (3 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical terminology and experience/knowledge working with electronic medical records.

Demonstrates effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact with physicians, healthcare providers/workers and patients.

Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically-correct English.

Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Education: Associate degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills: Anatomy, Editing English, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Proofreading, Spelling

Grade G03-H Salary Range $15.25 - $20.77 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.

EEO Statement

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